Daffurn

Daffurn is a British surname with origins that can be traced back to the county of Cornwall in Southwest England. The surname is believed to be of Cornish-Celtic origin, with the first records of the name dating back to the early medieval period.

The etymology of the name Daffurn is thought to be derived from the Cornish word "dafarn", which translates to "tavern" or "public house". This suggests that the original bearers of the surname may have been associated with owning or working in such establishments.

Over the centuries, the name Daffurn has been spelled in various ways, including Dafurne, Davern, and Daphron, reflecting the variations in pronunciation and spelling common in historical records.

Individuals with the surname Daffurn can be found across the United Kingdom and in some parts of the former British Empire. As with many surnames, the dispersal of the Daffurn name can be attributed to migration and trade patterns throughout history.

Today, individuals with the surname Daffurn continue to uphold their unique family heritage and contribute to the rich tapestry of British surnames and genealogy.

There are approximately 188 people named Daffurn in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around three in a million people in Britain are named Daffurn.

Typical given names associated with the surname

Male

  • Andrew
  • Benjamin
  • James
  • John
  • Matt
  • Matthew
  • Paul
  • Robert
  • Thomas
  • Timothy
  • William

Female

  • Diane
  • Elizabeth
  • Emma
  • Helen
  • Jean
  • Kathryn
  • Katie
  • Mary
  • Sarah
  • Thelma

Similar and related surnames

Related and similar names are generated algorithmically based on the spelling, and may not necessarily share an etymology.

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